Various dates depending on your tour
Find out details of our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall. There's lots of different options to choose from.
Every Monday
Turbo Tots is a fun health and wellbeing activity for children aged 0-3 and their parents or carers.
Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble? Then come along to Scrabble mornings at Alkrington Library.
Music, movement and fitness fun for children's development. For children aged 0-3.
Every Monday during term time
Join us for story time for under 5s. Activities include singing, rhyming, stories and crafts.
Join one of our coffee afternoons for good conversation and a chance to discuss and browse the newest library books.
2nd Monday of every month
Informal and relaxed reading group. Discuss and recommend your favourite authors or discover new books you've never thought of trying.
Every other Monday during term time
Learn basic programming, local thinking and problem solving in our FREE classes.
Mondays during term time
Drop in for help with English, Maths, French and more.
1st and 3rd Monday of every month
Creative writers are welcome to join us to discuss and practice the arts of poetry and prose.
Informative drop-in session for care leavers about education, finance, training, employment and accommodation.
Every Tuesday
Next Steps Digital is our new IT group aimed at learners who have completed the Learn My Way programme and are ready to take the next steps in digital technology.
Every 4 weeks on a Tuesday
Learn about searching and applying for jobs online, how to use email and get tips on how to write a CV.
Make beautiful hand-crafted cards to take home. All materials, envelopes and instruction provided.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
A 2-hour guided walking tour through Rochdale’s historic old town, offering fascinating insights into the town’s colourful history.
Every Thursday
Get together for breakfast with other local armed forces veterans. Breakfast costs just £3.
Last Thursday of each month
A reading circle for people over 50 who love to read. Come and meet new friends for a chat and a brew.
Every 4 weeks on a Thursday
Thursdays during term time
Every 4 weeks on a Friday
First Friday of the month
Come and join our small, friendly Games Club. Board games to suit everyone or bring your own.
Every Friday during term time
FREE, volunteer-led children’s sessions with the aim of encouraging reading, writing and communication skills in a fun and family friendly way.
Every Saturday
Drop-in sessions for children 9-11 years old to learn how to code using Scratch.
First and third Saturday of the month
A group for people who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, or who would like to start.
Join us on our new photography group that is aimed at everyone from absolute beginners to more experienced people with an interest in photography.
Every month on a Saturday
Come along to our Code Club for 7-11 year olds to learn how to code.
Every month on a Saturday, young persons reading group designed to help children to discover new books and authors.
Fortnightly on a Saturday
Story and craft sessions aimed at children of any age and their families.
Every 3 weeks on a Monday
Come along to our family history helpdesk to get FREE help tracing your family tree.
Fortnightly on a Monday
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an avid knitter, bring along your wool and your needles and enjoy a cup of tea with our lovely knitting group.
Third Monday of the month
Calling all Lego fans aged 5-12 years old!! Come along to Lego Club at Alkrington Library.
Our themed Lego Club is aimed at children between the ages of 5-12 years. Duplo is also available for younger siblings.
Every other Saturday
For children aged 7-11. Sessions are FREE to attend, so pop in and have a go at coding.
Get help finding out about your family history.
Build your own Lego creations in our sessions aimed at 5-12 year olds and their parents or carers.
22 February 2019 - 23 February 2019
Pure gin delight, featuring 120 listed gins, plus a selection of new and local gins to enhance your experience. Accompanied by live entertainment.
An exciting year of amazing events in Rochdale from February 2019.
Rochdale 2019 events calendar video on YouTube (2mins 20secs) (opens in a new window)
Find out what you need to know when planning an event.
You can request to raise a flag from a number of locations across the borough.